Is Duke Nukem Forever co-op?

Duke Nukem Forever does not list co-op on Steam; it has Online multiplayer, Single-player too.

Does Duke Nukem Forever have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for Duke Nukem Forever.

Do we both need to own Duke Nukem Forever to play together?

Yes. Duke Nukem Forever is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.

How many people play Duke Nukem Forever?

About 24 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Duke Nukem Forever multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — online multiplayer. Duke Nukem Forever is a classic & campaign shooter game released in 2011, 69% positive on Steam (10,992 reviews), with 24 playing right now. $19.99 on Steam.

Online multiplayerSingle-player tooShooter · Classic & campaign shooter

The King arrives with an arsenal of over-the-top weapons, giant explosions and pure unadulterated fun!

How Duke Nukem Forever plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Not listed on Steam
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Not listed on Steam
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Partial controller support

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: FPS, Action, Nudity, Shooter, Aliens, Singleplayer, Comedy, Multiplayer

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Quick answers

Is Duke Nukem Forever co-op?: Duke Nukem Forever does not list co-op on Steam; it has Online multiplayer, Single-player too.
Does Duke Nukem Forever have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for Duke Nukem Forever.
Do we both need to own Duke Nukem Forever to play together?: Yes. Duke Nukem Forever is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.
How many people play Duke Nukem Forever?: About 24 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Ready Up is a free tool: enter two Steam usernames and it lists the multiplayer games you both own, runs a bracket to pick one, and suggests new co-op games that fit how you both play. Ratings, tags and player counts from Steam and SteamSpy; page updated 2026-09-23. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation or Microsoft. Ready Up is a Somebody Decide program. How the data works · Legal & privacy · All types · Game Pass